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Endovascular Treatment for Vertebral Artery Occlusion with Anterior Spinal Artery Involvement: Contrasting Outcomes in Two Cases

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Vertebral artery (VA) occlusion is often managed conservatively, but anterior spinal artery (ASA) involvement may cause rapid neurological deterioration. We report two contrasting cases of VA occlusion with ASA compromise. One patient achieved complete recovery after timely endovascular treatment (EVT) restoring ASA flow, whereas the other developed severe bilateral medial medullary infarctions following unsuccessful EVT. These cases highlight the prognostic importance of ASA involvement and suggest that EVT should be considered when ASA perfusion is threatened.

Source: Journal of the Korean Neurological Association

DOI: 10.17340/jkna.2026.0005

Authors: Chan Hyun Lee, Soo-Kyoung Kim, Nack-Cheon Choi, Chang Hun Kim

Institutions: Gyeongsang National University, Gyeongsang National University Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Acute Ischemic Stroke Management

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7160113699

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